When I worked at PetSmart years ago, I shopped at Fintique, and other LFS. I never had any problems with their livestock, though I was only shopping for FW then. The people were all really nice, and remembered my face even when I was only in once a month or so. I don't travel beyond my little zone on the other side of town much anymore, but Fintique is still one of my favorites to visit when I do wander.

I'm glad to see so many positive responses. This thread had potential to be negative, however good intentioned it may have been. I only recently joined MAAST... I didn't join for a very long time because of negativity I saw in some posts. I'm glad that's only in the archives since I've signed up.